§ MR. T. A. DICKSONasked the First Lord of the Treasury, If it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to introduce, after the Easter Recess, the Purchase of Land (Ireland) Bill?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this Question for him. The question of the purchase of laud by tenants is, in our opinion, of considerable importance, and we showed this by the introduction last year of a Bill on the subject, explained by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. But, as the Prime Minister has said repeatedly, it is impossible to make known to the House what further legislation it is intended to propose on this or any other matter until further progress has been made with the Seats Bill.
§ MR. T. A. DICKSONI wish to give Notice that after the Recess, and when the Seats Bill has made further progress, I shall repeat this Question, and, if necessary, ask the attention of the House to it as a matter of urgent public importance.